Guild Wars 2

Hey, im looking for a viable build using Sword\Sword, and where i can be flexible enough to use a Sc\P as my other weapon set, i like to use staff and Greatsword aswell, but prefer it if i could use Scepter\Pistol as my other set.

I read some older topics where it seems possible, but with the new trait system im having a hard time finding out exactly which ones i should save my points for.

Are these weapons viable for a dodgy melee type of lockdown or interupt build? Or is it pure power and clone building i should go for?

those sets r used for shatter or condi by several ppl. tho i cant post a build yet due to me hating scepter, i even play my condi spec with sword mainhand

Personally I have made iswordsman my life partner(legal in Massachusetts) but I have to ask what will you doing? pve,pvp, pvx?

Anything but sPvP probably. Mainly PvE\Dungeons and WvW i guess.

I’ve played alot of GS and Staff before and before the big update i was using a blackwater build with torch etc. I just wanted something new and never really tried a sword\sword build and i really like my scepter and pistol so i wanted to try and have them in there aswell.

Scepter isn’t really great for PvE. Sword/Sword + Sword/Pistol (or Focus when reflects or AoE) is needed is the current meta. Keep in mind you only need to equip 2 swords, not 3 swords.

WvW is a totally different story and you wouldn’t use a PvE build in WvW or vice-versa.

If you do a lot of open world then Scepter/pistol on the 2nd set is a totally valid choice. Just swap as needed dependent on what you’re doing, imo

So, no viable build at all? Hints at what to go for? I understand if the whole scepter is weak in PvE, but its not my main point, consider it more S\S and pistol, just like to have the scepter in my other set thats all.

Try out this build.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/mesmer/Guide-Ujelli-s-Clone-Factory-Hybrid-Guide-1/first#post3909053

I use it both for PvP and PvE it is the one all-time build I always go back to on any/all profession to have fun on. The Focus is there because of AoE capabilities and utility but OH Sword works better for single target DPS.

Thanks, i’ll give it a try!